Labradors
, the most popular breed in the UK, are the culprit for more personal injury claims than any other type, according to data from pet insurers Animal Friends. The figures showed Labrador bites prompt more claims than more stereotypically aggressive breeds like German shepherds and Staffordshire bull terriers.
What breed has the most dog bites?
Pit bulls
were responsible for the highest percentage of reported bites across all the studies (22.5%), followed by mixed breeds (21.2%), and German shepherds (17.8%). Mixed-breed dogs and pit bulls were found to have the highest relative risk of biting, as well as the highest average damage per bite.
Which dog breed is least likely to bite?
- Labrador Retriever.
- Golden Retriever.
- Boxer.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
- Newfoundland.
- Collie.
- Bernese Mountain Dog.
- French Bulldog.
What dog is most likely to turn on its owner?
Pit Bull Terriers
Probably the most notorious breed on this list, the pit bull has a reputation for unpredictability and aggression, even against its owner or his family. State and local governments have been vigorous at restricting ownership of this dog with breed-specific legislation.
What is the safest family dog?
- Labrador Retriever. Loveable labs bring joy to children everywhere. …
- Golden Retriever. The unparalleled playfulness of the Golden Retriever is a big plus. …
- Irish Setter. Irish Setters thrive on companionship rather than solitude. …
- Beagle. …
- Border Collie.
Which dog has best temperament?
- Golden Retriever. It’s safe to say that this breed is one of the most personable breeds around. …
- Boston Terrier. These little dogs are easygoing and love to be around people. …
- Labrador Retriever. …
- Poodle. …
- Border Collie. …
- Beagle. …
- Irish Setter. …
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
What is the most loyal dog?
- of 15. Labrador Retriever. There’s a reason Lucy is so loyal! …
- of 15. Bulldog. …
- of 15. Golden Retriever. …
- of 15. German Shepherds. …
- of 15. Beagle. …
- of 15. Pug. …
- of 15. Irish Setter. …
- of 15. Brussels Griffon.
What is the meanest dog?
- American Pit Bull Terrier. 1/6. American Pit Bulls are one of the most dangerous dogs and have been banned by many countries in the world. …
- Rottweiler. 2/6. …
- German Shepherd. 3/6. …
- American Bulldog. 4/6. …
- Bullmastiff. 5/6. …
- Siberian Husky.
What’s the smartest dog?
Border collie
According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
What is the cleanest dog?
- German Pinscher.
- Greyhound.
- Japanese Chin.
- Maltese.
- Pharaoh Hound.
- Poodle.
- Whippet.
- Xoloitzcuintli.
Who is no 1 dog in world?
The
Labrador Retriever
holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.
What is the most loving dog?
Golden Retriever
Retrievers, both Golden and Labrador, are known to be one of the most loving dog breeds. They are intelligent, easy to train, and the top dog for families. “I’ve personally seen young children playing with these breeds for long periods of time where other breeds would run off to not be bothered.
What’s the easiest dog to train?
- Border Collie. Prized for its instincts and working ability, the Border Collie is thought to be the most intelligent and easy to train dog. …
- Poodle. …
- Miniature Schnauzer. …
- Labrador Retriever. …
- German Shepherd. …
- Bearded Collie.
What dog has the sweetest temperament?
- of 12. Golden Retriever. …
- of 12. Brussels Griffon. …
- of 12. Pit Bull Terrier. …
- of 12. Great Dane. …
- of 12. English Bulldog. …
- of 12. Bichon Frise. …
- of 12. Labrador Retriever. …
- of 12. Old English Sheepdog.
What is the best calm family dog?
- French Bulldog. …
- English Bulldog. …
- Boerboel. …
- Golden Retriever. …
- Basset Hound. …
- Clumber Spaniel. …
- Cocker Spaniel. …
- Newfoundland. An absolute sweetheart, the Newfoundland is another gentle giant ideal for families with kids who need a patient pup.
What is the least loyal dog?
- #2 – Chow Chow. Chow Chows are said to have very cat-like personalities. …
- #3 – Basenji. Like the Chow Chow, the Basenji has a very cat-like personality. …
- #4 – Bulldog. …
- #5 – Bloodhound. …
- #6 – Pekingese. …
- #7 – Dachshund. …
- #9 – Borzoi.
What’s the most obedient dog?
- #1: German Shepherd Dog. This extraordinary dog is number one on our list. …
- #2: Poodle. …
- #3: Border Collie. …
- #4: Doberman Pinscher. …
- #5: Labrador Retriever. …
- #6: Golden Retriever. …
- #7: Papillon. …
- #8: Rottweiler.
What dog breed is the bravest?
1.
German Shepherd
. Whether it’s sniffing out bombs for the army or controlling crowds for the police, German Shepherds are the bravest of all the dog breeds. As a family pet they will happily put their life on the line to keep you safe.
What is the most intimidating dog?
- Great Dane.
- Cane Corso.
- Dogue de Bordeaux.
- Dogo Argentino.
- Boerboel Mastiff.
- English Mastiff.
- Perro de Presa Canario.
- Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
What dog can fight a lion?
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | Other names African Lion Dog | Common nicknames Ridgeback | Origin Zimbabwe |
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What dogs are banned in the UK?
- Pit Bull Terrier.
- Japanese Tosa.
- Dogo Argentino.
- Fila Brasileiro.
